Peach crop slowed by rains in Georgia in 1920s note
Macon Georgia June 15 continued rains through the peach belt slow the movement of fruit and cut further into the yield of early varieties. Early Rose fruit developing with unusually fine color and flavor this year. Uneedas would move to about 400 cars but now under 300. Immature fruit and unripe shipments warned. Haley Belles and Elberta developing well amid market activity with New York receiving most song.
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Macon
Georgia
Aneedas
Uneedas
United States Department of Agriculture
State Bureau of Markets
Marketing agreement on northwestern lettuce and peas
Kent, Wash June 15 Lettuce, pea and cauliflower shippers in Washington operate under a marketing agreement now law after signature by the governor at Olympia June 8. J L Pease of the L P C Distributing Agency says the AAA in Washington has accepted the agreement giving the office full jurisdiction over shippers of these commodities, aiding stabilization of shipments and marketing. Lettuce market shows moderate activity with limited cash sales, later improving with higher demand and more active trading.
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Kent
Wash
Washington
Olympia
J. L. Pease
L. P. C. Distributing
AAA
D. C
Pease
U.S. No. 1
Rains Boost Kaw Valley Potato Crop Outlook
Rains in Kaw valley and Orrick Missouri district with cool weather since last week lifted potato crop prospects. Despite earlier reports of damage from heat and estimates of 60 bushels per acre, recent rains have improved expectations, with some forecasting yields equal to last year though many growers still expect below normal acreage.
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Kansas City
Kaw Valley
Orrick
Feinstein Acquitted in Elking Act Rail Claims Case
Louis Feinstein was found not guilty by a Federal jury in Chicago after a trial spanning Monday and Tuesday. The indictment, filed about a year ago, charged false railroad claim violations under the Elking Act. Abraham Tetelbaum served as Feinstein's attorney.
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Louis Feinstein
Chicago
Feinstein
Abraham Tetelbaum
Encouragement Is Needed by Business
The author argues private enterprise requires government support to recover and expand. Fear of radical regulation, bank lending tightness, and hints of policy overreach depresses investment and employment. A stable, cooperative stance by government is urged to restore confidence and normalcy in the American economy.
Orange Code Violations Prompt License Action Against Shippers
An official order to show cause was issued to Highland Citrus Association and several Florida and California firms over alleged violations of orange and grapefruit licensing rules. Charges include failure to pay assessments, no allotment applications, no reporting of quantities, and over shipments. Firms cited include Andrews Bros Inc, J. Smithe and Silver Co, Abbate Co, Sloan Fruit, Mammoth Grove, and Silver Springs.
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Washington, D. C
California
Highland Citrus. Association
Highlands
Calif
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
The
Fred Leuschen
Andrews Bros., Inc
Los Angeles
Growers’ Advisory ‘Committee
Growers’ Advisory Committee
Florida
J. Smithe and Silver Company
Ocala
Fla
Abbate
South Water Market
Chicago
Ill
Sloan Fruit Company
Tampa Shores
Mammoth Grove, Inc
Lake Wales
Fila
Silver Springs Company
Taub Files for Bankruptcy in New York
Louis Taub of New York filed a bankruptcy petition citing assets of none and debts to Niagara Ice Manufacturing & Storage Company 19305.32 Independent Fruit Auction Corporation 8000 and Tozzi & Co. 10000. Taub, a long time produce buyer, faced prior judgments and various business names after financial troubles beginning in 1922. The Niagara Falls firm holds the largest claim from an apple deal.
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New York
Louis Taub
West 16Th Street
Niagara Ice Manufacturing & Storage Company
Independent Fruit Auction Corporation
Tozzi & Co
Taub Hase
N. Y
California Carrot Market Steady Under Beard Plan
Salinas California June 15 Shippers report market steady on best carrot stock along the coast under the Beard plan. Demard for top quality was good with prices around 1.15 cash f o b shipping point. Poorer quality declined and shipments were lighter with a continued volume drop expected. state total carrot cars shipped Monday Tuesday and Wednesday were 44 53 and 42 respectively.
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Salinas
Calif
Beard Plan of
Cincinnati Set to Host Next League Convention
Cincinnati officials in the National League of Commission Merchants express optimism about hosting the next convention after a recent invitation. A circular story titled Cincinnati Is After Our Next Convention boosted confidence, noting the Cincinnati Branch’s history of securing meetings. The advisory board will consider the invitation at its upcoming early month meeting.
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Cincinnati
National League of Commission Merchants
League
National League
S A Gerrard Company Reorganized and Out of Receivership
Cincinnati June 16 The S A Gerrard Company announced its reorganization and lifting of receivership effective June 11 with assets delivered to the reorganized firm. Officers include S A Gerrard as chairman W E Keplinger president and A G Armstrong new vice president. Headquarters remain in Cincinnati and the company long distributed Western vegetables cantaloupes from California and other states across the United States and Canada.
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Cincinnati
S. A. Gerrard Company
S. A. Gerrard
U. S. District Court of Southern Ohio
W. E. Keplinger
Fred G. Hilvert
A. G. Armstrong
John H. Bart
J. B. Petzhold, Jr
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
United
Canada
California Lettuce Market Shows Firmer Tone This Week
Salinas Calif June 15 The California lettuce market opened the week firmer with higher prices and strong demand for top stock. Through Thursday demand remained good with steady prices and improved quality noted in shipments from new patches. First four days of the week California shipments totaled 16, 82, 77 and 94 cars, while Beard plan distribution received strong support.
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Salinas
Calif
California
F. O.b
Puerto Rico Grapefruit Crop Falls Behind Last Season
Washington June 15 A 3 Mason supervising inspector San Juan Puerto Rico estimates the 1934 1936 grapefruit crop at 1 020 000 boxes versus 1 035 000 last season. Only about 600 000 boxes are expected for export quality as many growers lack funds for proper cultivation. About 260 000 boxes should mature between September 1 and December 31 1934, with the remaining 760 000 ready from January 1 to June 30 1935.
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Washington
D. C
Mason
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Produce Packer Seeks Readers for Trade News Weekly
The Packer edition notes a separate weekly Produce Packer issue carrying marketing and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur and related markets A free sample copy is offered upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
International Apple Association plans Detroit meeting dates
The 39th annual convention will be held August 7 to 10 at the Hotel Statler Detroit with registration on August 7. A golf tournament, tea for ladies, and an evening party are planned along with elaborate entertainment. Special certificate fare and round trip rates are being arranged with stopover privileges. Local committees and special trains are organized in several regions to facilitate attendance.
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Rochester
N. Y
International Apple Association
Hotel Statler
Detroit
R. G. Phillips
Marcus J. Gray
W. H. Baggs
Mr. Phillips
Phillips
J. H. Pichler
A. Andrews
Eve
Apple
Chicago
J. Q. Adams
Union, Terminal Cold Storage Company
New York
Salt River cantaloupe crop maturing slowly in valley
Phoenix June 15 The Salt River valley cantaloupe crop matures slowly and forecasted shipments shift from early next week to June 21 or later. Loadings have been under five cars daily as cool weather slows ripening. estimated up to 25 cars daily by late next week. Season expected long to July 16 with few peak days. J M Foote says daily loadings unlikely to exceed 65 cars. Yuma shipments have peaked and are dropping. district has shipped 580 of an 800 car harvest and will end soon after next week. Perfectos and Hale's Best are being harvested, most loadings from Perfectos. Twelve firms involved, sheds to be packed by mid next week. USDA to issue first market newsletter Monday. A M McDowell to handle service. Virtually all shippers cooperating through Phoenix Cantaloupe Exchange with Claude A Brown as market coordinator and sales manager. Arizona state inspection supervisor to assist in enforcing high quality pack.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River Valley
J. M. Foote
Yuma
Hale
United States Department of Agriculture
A. M. McDowell
Phoenix Cantaloupe Exchange
Claude A. Brown
Arizona State Inspection Service
Condition of Early Potato Crop Shows Little Change in May
Washington reports that the Department of Agriculture notes little change in early potato conditions since May 1 across the southern states on June 1. Some South Atlantic areas saw favorable growing conditions despite heavy rains, while dry late May weather in Arkansas and Oklahoma caused some deterioration. The ten southern states averaged 74.0 percent, up from 69.9 percent a year earlier and near the eight year June 1 average of 74.7 percent.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
South Atlantic
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Rain Boosts Arkansas Peach Prospects This Week
Nashville Arkansas June 15 The favorable outlook for high quality peach crops improved after generous rains across the Nashville Highland belt. More than an inch fell, aiding growth since March frosts with blooms mostly intact. Industry observers now forecast 2500 cars, up from 2000, as Early Rose Fair’s Beauty and Elberta varieties near harvest, with baskets and packing shifting toward bushel baskets amid higher basket prices.
Missouri and Kansas Potato Code Hearing in Kansas City
A public hearing on the proposed marketing agreement for Missouri and Kansas potatoes is set for today at the Hotel Kansas City before AAA officials. The plan would apply to a coordinated system for the entire potato industry once codes for all districts are developed, per the Department of Agriculture.
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Mo.Kan
Kansas City
Missouri and
Kansas
Hotel Kansas Cition
AAA
Department of Agriculture
Cabbage Market Steady in Chicago Trade
Cabbage held about steady this week in Chicago with ample supply and fair demand. Mississippi crates sold at 1.40 dollars, Tennessee crates at 0.75 to 1.10, Missouri crates at 1.25, Maryland hampers at 1.10, South Carolina hampers at 1.75 to 2.75, and California crates at 2.75.
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Chicago
Mississippi
Tennessee
Missouri
Maryland
South Carolina
California
Apple Crop Prospects Reported Unusually Poor
Washington June 15 report notes apple prospects unusually poor across most states due to winter injury late frosts and moisture shortage. Eastern central blooms light with smaller fruit set. western states better though below ten year average. Irrigation shortages in several states will curb production. Apris and codling moth threaten losses in CA CO WA. June 1 condition 48.7 percent of normal, second lowest on record.
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Washington
D. C
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
California
South Georgia Melons to Start Next Week
Valdosta Georgia June 15 There will be no movement of south Georgia melons until the coming week The crop will be brisk after the Fourth of July Judging by the acreage a bumper crop will be grown During the first ten days the south Georgia crop will compete with the northern Florida melons
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Valdosta
Lowndes
South Georgia
Florida
Western Slope Potatoes Moving From Fruita Area
Fruita Colorado June 16 Western slope potatoes were moving in truck lots from this area late this week. Shippers expect carrot shipments to begin around June 20 to 25 with a heavier movement after July 1. This year’s crop is about ten days to two weeks earlier than usual and weather has been favorable. Heavy yields are anticipated, and carrot shipments are likely to exceed 350 years from this district during 1934.
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Fruita
Colo
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Code Nears Roosevelt Signature
Washington June 15 President Roosevelt is expected to sign the fresh fruit and vegetable industry code today after approval by General Johnson of the NRA and Secretary Wallace. The draft was heavily revised from the original, with industry representatives winning some points. It is unclear if the code will take effect immediately or await 60 days, despite expectations of few changes by the President.
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Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
General Johnson
Agriculture Wallace
White House
Johnson
Wallace
Wallace Abates Jute Bag Tax and Adjusts Paper Taxes
Washington June 15 Secretary Henry A Wallace signed a certification and proclamation under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. The action abates the processing tax on large cotton bags terminates the compensating tax on jute fabric for large jute bags and ends the compensating tax on paper used for large paper bags. The compensating tax on paper for open mesh bags is adjusted by redefining terms and a reduced rate applies to paper used for towels.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Akron man John Mitseff is jailed for Produce Act violation
John Mitseff of Akron Ohio was sentenced by Judge West in Federal District Court Cleveland on May 24 to three months in the United States Detention Farm at Milan Michigan and a $1000 fine for violating the Federal Produce Agency Act. The case involved failure to render correct accounting and pay net proceeds on multiple vegetable consignments for growers in Mississippi during May and June 1930. The peppers reportedly sold at 1.75 to 8 dollars per bushel fob shipping point, with many checks sent for payments at 1.05 per bushel and limited accounting of consignments. The jury verdict of guilty was followed by a sentence reflecting the act’s intent.
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Washington, D. C
John Mitseff
Akron
West
Federal District Court
Cleveland
United States
Milan
Mich
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Produce Agency Act
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Hke
Wild
Agricultural Department
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Ark
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